Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Souza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Souza accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph J. Souza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 646 Original Medicare patients and 1,622 services for Joseph J. Souza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Souza's NPI number?
- 1336145457. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph J. Souza, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 646 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,622 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)677 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)165 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)162 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)128 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)89 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation73%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes51%
Hospitals where Joseph J. Souza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Souza at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Pikeville Medical CenterPikeville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180044
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Souza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 911 Bypass Rd, Bldg APikeville, KY 41501 (606) 430‑3500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Souza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pikeville Medical Center Inc425 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Electrophysiologyprimary
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pikeville Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336145457 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians